eastern1818 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 i got a problem im from sweden and i am going to start riding street/trial, i want a bike like danny macaskill but it is to expensive for me. what is the difference between the onza zoot and a inspired bike?. when i am looking on videos it looks different when they ride and on pictures to. http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/24_inch_trials_bikes/onza_zoot/c50p11230.html http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/24_inch_trials_bikes/inspired_element_24_inch/c50p11415.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hey man! The difference is the parts, the inspired has stronger and lighter parts making it a "better bike". The onza uses cheaper parts that isn't as good, and are generally heavier. But, it's definitely good enough for a beginner. Where in Sweden are you based? If you are from Stockholm you can have a go on my bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Not just the parts, the geometry is pretty different on a Zoot having quite a high bottom bracket in comparison to the Inspired though I agree that they do make a great first bike albeit with a few parts changed such as the bars, stem and forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Although the Inspired may *appear* more expensive in the long run it becomes better value because of its durability. If riding is something you will do over the long term then it becomes a better investment. If you're unsure about riding then the Onza is probably a better idea. Also, the Inspired's quality will make it a better ride although if you're new to the sport you might not notice the difference. It tends to be the more we ride the more we pick up on the differences between higher and lower quality parts. Again, if you think you're in it for the long term this is something worth considering. Second hand always makes something like Inspired more financially accessible. That is if you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingpowers Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I always found the Onza to be way more accessible than any Inspired, which always felt heavy and somewhat uncontrollable to me. But robust they were, really well built. But I am only a straight edge classic trials rider, doing nothing but sidehops and cousts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) Not just the parts, the geometry is pretty different on a Zoot having quite a high bottom bracket in comparison to the Inspired though But isn't the zoot geometry like the old fourplay or something like that? Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong etc And btw, Welcome to the forum Edit: the difference between the zoot and the element isn't THAT big... 1 cm longer wheelbase on the zoot, and 10mm higher BB... Edited September 21, 2013 by williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 But isn't the zoot geometry like the old fourplay or something like that? Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong etc And btw, Welcome to the forum Edit: the difference between the zoot and the element isn't THAT big... 1 cm longer wheelbase on the zoot, and 10mm higher BB... Can make all the difference. And thanks but I've been here a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Can make all the difference. And thanks but I've been here a while True, but not for a beginner Wasn't aimed at you haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastern1818 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 best forum ever, thanks for all the answers they made me understand much better im from hudiksvall so sorry cant buy your bike william :/ I think I'll wait on buying a bike until spring because then I can probably buy an inspired bike and thanks for the welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 best forum ever, thanks for all the answers they made me understand much better im from hudiksvall so sorry cant buy your bike william :/ I think I'll wait on buying a bike until spring because then I can probably buy an inspired bike and thanks for the welcome Yeah, hope you enjoy your time here I don't want to sell mt bike, I made an offer for you to try my bike haha. Inspireds are worth the price, but you can just upgrade the zoot and start riding now? Just saying, because I wish that I started riding earlier, and I think that you'll end up thinking the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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